On Board the MV Balmoral a ship Moored under historic Cargo Cranes by M Shed
Museum

Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RN

17/3/18

Explore science looking at the Cranes on the Harbourside and the
winches on the boat. Using our range of hands on demonstrations and make
and operate challenges with young families. We are keen to hear from
anyone that wants to help out in Science week and anyone with
demonstrations that help explain all aspects of the lifting and access
especially the future (robotics and augmented reality included)

Children in Key Stage 2 (8 to 11 year olds) build model replicas of the Bristol Pilot Cutter or Mathew Caravel and
explore the Harbour by boat and visit Underfall yard to see how boats are
really built and docks engineers manage the water in the harbour.

Children in Key Stage 1 (5 to 7 year olds)build miniature land yachts
to race. They also explore the Harbour by boat and visit Underfall
yard to see how boats are
really built and docks engineers manage the water in the harbour.

Children in Key Stage 2 (8 to 11 year olds) build model replicas of the Bristol Pilot Cutter or Mathew Caravel and
explore the Harbour by boat and visit Underfall yard to see how boats are
really built and docks engineers manage the water in the harbour.

Children in Key Stage 2 (8 to 11 year olds) build model replicas of the Bristol Pilot Cutter or Mathew Caravel and
explore the Harbour by boat and visit Underfall yard to see how boats are
really built and docks engineers manage the water in the harbour.

This event is for year 8 students in the wider Bristol region, who will be
selecting their subjects to study in the following academic year, in an
attempt to build interest in STEM subjects.

Companies and volunteers supporting the event will be asked to run
a stall in the main hall. Promoting your business, informing our
visitors on routes into engineering , work experience opportunities
and the types of job roles available. We will be demonstrating
resources to help engage students with the type of practical activities
they will encounter in the next phase of their learning and we need
volunteers to put this in context.

Please register your interest in the event or make an inquiry on this link

Below are the five main volunteering activities on offer

Schools book dates for these workshops through the
year - let us know if there is something you to support and we will let
you know as schools confirm dates

Young Shipwrights

Boat Building

Day
or
half day

Engine Shed, Temple Meads and Primary Schools across Bristol

TBC

Children build model replicas of the Bristol Pilot Cutter or Mathew Caravel and
explore the Harbour by boat and visit Underfall yard to see how boats are
really built and docks engineers manage the water in the harbour.

Volunteer mentors a team of 4 children

This suits people from all occupations - motivation, teamwork and
skills for life are being promoted to young people as they move on
secondary school education